PE — Non-ABET Evaluation Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Article Title 14, Sections 14-306, 14-308, 14-309, 14-311, 14-317
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
References
Required
Additional
• Ethics
Educational Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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substantially_equivalent:
True
board_evaluation_required:
True
degree_level:
UNSPECIFIED
accreditation:
OTHER
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Required
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Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Article - Title 14 Professional Engineers |
§14-308(a)(1), §14-308(b)
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Combination of education and work experience in engineering that the Board finds is substantially equivalent to §14-307 requirements. Board considers degrees held, grades, work experience content, and other relevant factors.
100% confidence
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Experience Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
board_approved:
True
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Required
|
Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Article - Title 14 Professional Engineers |
§14-308(a)(2)
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At least 4 years of work experience in engineering approved by the Board
100% confidence
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Examination Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
FE
exam_name:
Fundamentals of Engineering
duration_hours:
8
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Required
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Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Article - Title 14 Professional Engineers |
§14-308(a)(3)(i), §14-309(a)(1)
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8-hour examination in the fundamentals of engineering. Board may accept NCEES Council scores. Must pass before taking PE exam.
100% confidence
|
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EXAM
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exam:
PE
exam_name:
Principles and Practice of Engineering
duration_hours:
8
prerequisite:
FE
|
Required
|
Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Article - Title 14 Professional Engineers |
§14-308(a)(3)(ii), §14-309(a)(2), §14-309(e)(2)
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8-hour examination in the principles and practice of engineering. Board may accept NCEES Council scores. Cannot be taken before passing FE examination.
100% confidence
|
Character and References
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ETHICS
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good_moral_character:
True
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Required
|
Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Article - Title 14 Professional Engineers |
§14-306(2), §14-317
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Applicant must be of good moral character. Board considers convictions, dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, and professional fitness.
100% confidence
|
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REFERENCES
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references_required:
True
from_pe_ps_only:
False
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Required
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Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Article - Title 14 Professional Engineers |
§14-311(3)(iii)
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References from professional engineers or other individuals approved by the Board required with application
95% confidence
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